- Benfica fall 12 points behind in title race prior to Sporting cruise
- Benfica prolong 100% win record with Porto and Sporting in hot pursuit
- Benfica slip into third place before Sporting return to winning ways
- Sporting battle their way to League Cup glory with victory over Braga
- Sporting bolster defence with Antunes and Porro signings
- Sporting fire into Champions League last 16 while defeat versus Liverpool leaves Porto on hold
